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California is America’s cannabis basket. Among the state’s tens of thousands of cannabis cultivators, there are plenty of small farmers. And throughout the state, there are an increasing number of makers of cannabis concentrates. And if you were one or the other, you were worried about your future. Until recently, anyone using butane or other…

The summer of 2016 turned out to be quite lucrative for Colorado’s marijuana industry. Legal marijuana shops tallied up $126 million in medical and recreational cannabis sales in August, setting a new monthly record, according to Colorado Department of Revenue data made public Wednesday. The young industry’s previous monthly high was set just a month…

For 20 years, Proposition 215 has sustained medical marijuana patients within California. That legislation, although not viable for change could be challenged, according to Dennis Peron, the original Proposition 215 California legalization pioneer. This week, Peron is in Humboldt County advocating against Proposition 64, the measure to legalize recreational cannabis. He believes the proposition is…

In a political climate where intense polarization between the major political parties and their presidential nominees is the norm, there is an issue where both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump seem to almost agree. Which issue is it? The answer may surprise you — it’s marijuana. Clinton has called states passing legalization laws “laboratories of…

Medical marijuana patients, caregivers and their providers can breath a little easier until election day. On Friday, Congress extended its cease-fire on medical marijuana, as part of a broader budget extension until after the Nov. 8 election, reports indicate. The so-called Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment was in danger of sunsetting Friday, if lawmakers failed to agree on…

The president of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus said Thursday that the group is committed to introducing emergency legislation to pause the state’s medical marijuana program until questions surrounding racial disparities in the awarding of growing licenses are resolved. “This is an urgent issue,” said Del. Cheryl Glenn, D-Baltimore, who is president of the group.…

Charlo Greene Speaks at Seattle Hempfest in 2015/Photo by Gracie Malley You remember Charlo Greene. Even if you don’t know her by name, you’ll recall the former Alaska television news reporter’s memorable sign-off in 2014, when the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club announced her plans to quit the news game and go full-tilt towards…

What are the basic effects of consuming cannabis? From red eyes to the munchies, you might experience some bodily changes after using the herb. But, what actually causes red eyes and the munchies? We’ve outlined the most basic facts below on how cannabis affects your body. 1. Cannabis modulates neurotransmitters Chemicals in your brain called…